Elk River Municipal Utilities

Elk River Municipal Utilities A Minnesota municipal electric and water utility serving areas of Elk River, Otsego, Big Lake Township, and Dayton. Est in 1915. Outages call 763-441-2020.

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The annual Water Quality Report is now available to all customers. Learn where your water comes from, how ERMU protects ...
06/01/2026

The annual Water Quality Report is now available to all customers. Learn where your water comes from, how ERMU protects it, and the results of water samples taken in 2025.

Physical copies are available upon request. To view online visit the link in the comments.

Garbage and recycling services will be delayed one day this week due to the Memorial Day holiday. For a list of holidays...
05/26/2026

Garbage and recycling services will be delayed one day this week due to the Memorial Day holiday. For a list of holidays that impact trash service visit ermumn.com/services/garbage-recycling.

Did you know you can track your garbage truck live on your collection day? Republic offers a Track My Truck program that provides real-time updates on your garbage collection. Learn more at the link in the comments.

ERMU offices are closed today in observance of Memorial Day.Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and wome...
05/25/2026

ERMU offices are closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

ERMU offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. From all of us at ERMU, have a safe holiday w...
05/21/2026

ERMU offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

From all of us at ERMU, have a safe holiday weekend.

Please join us in welcoming Alex to the ERMU team! Recently hired as the Electrical Distribution System Engineer, he bri...
05/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming Alex to the ERMU team! Recently hired as the Electrical Distribution System Engineer, he brings 5 years of utility distribution experience, including protection coordination and developing automation tools to streamline data analysis and reporting.

Alex is a great addition to the team, and we’re thrilled to have him on board!

Elk River Municipal Utilities is seeking a Temporary Locator to locate underground electric and water utilities in accor...
05/15/2026

Elk River Municipal Utilities is seeking a Temporary Locator to locate underground electric and water utilities in accordance with Gopher State One Call guidelines, perform emergency locates, and conduct locate meets.

Follow the link in the comments to learn more about this temporary, seasonal position running approximately June 1 – November 1.

ERMU is proud to be recognized by the American Public Power Association with the Certificate of Excellence in Reliabilit...
05/13/2026

ERMU is proud to be recognized by the American Public Power Association with the Certificate of Excellence in Reliability for its dependable electric service in 2025. ERMU was one of 255 electric utilities that earned this distinction, with an average outage time of just 19 minutes across its 13,600+ customers, which is significantly lower than the national average of 150 minutes.

For a full list of 2025 awardees, visit the link in the comments.

05/11/2026

The next Utilities Commission Meeting will be at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12. The location for this meeting will be Elk River Municipal Utilities, 13069 Orono Parkway. The agenda and meeting packet can be found on our website. Find the link in the comments.

Congratulations, Mike!
05/07/2026

Congratulations, Mike!

In celebration of Drinking Water Week (May 3–9), ERMU proudly recognizes its exceptional water department for their dedi...
05/06/2026

In celebration of Drinking Water Week (May 3–9), ERMU proudly recognizes its exceptional water department for their dedication and hard work in delivering safe, reliable, high-quality drinking water. Their commitment to excellence is second to none and we thank them for all they do!

Address

13069 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN
55330

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17634412020

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